Carson, Rachel

Rachel Carson: Silent Spring & Other Writings on the Environment (Loa #307)

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ISBN 13:: 9781598535600
author:: Carson, Rachel
format:: HardBack
publisher:: The Library of America
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 605
Dimensions:: 19.81 x 13.21 x 3.05 centimetres
Genre:: Science, Environment, Science
Condition:: New
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Rachel Carson: Silent Spring & Other Writings on the Environment is a landmark collection of letters, speeches, and other writings that reveal the extraordinary courage and vision of its author. Published in 1962, this book sparked a revolution in environmental consciousness and led to many of the laws and government agencies that protect our air, land, and water.

Through previously unpublished and newly collected writings, Carson's groundbreaking expose of the unintended consequences of pesticide use comes together piece-by-piece, like a puzzle or detective story. Her lifelong love of nature shines through in writings both lyrical and intensely moving, as she conveys her "sense of wonder" to her young nephew, dreams of conserving old-growth forest, and recounts her adventures and epiphanies as birdwatcher and beachcomber.

This deluxe illustrated volume presents a unique opportunity to explore the personal courage and passionate commitment of one of the most influential environmentalists of the 20th century. With its rare letters, speeches, and other writings, this collection offers a fascinating glimpse into Carson's life and work, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of environmentalism.

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